Six killed in Maine plane crash

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A plane crash at Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday night has killed six people. The identities of the victims have not been officially released, but families have confirmed that two of the deceased were Shawna Collins, a Houston-based event planner, and Jacob Hosmer, a pilot. The jet was registered to a corporation that shares an address with a Houston personal injury law firm.

Why it matters

Plane crashes are always tragic events that raise questions about aviation safety and the causes behind such incidents. This crash is particularly notable as it resulted in multiple fatalities and involved individuals from the Houston area.

The details

The jet was registered to a corporation that shares the same address in Houston as the personal injury law firm Arnold & Itkin Trial Lawyers, and one of the law firm's founding partners is listed as the registered agent for the company that owns the plane. An official cause of the crash is still unknown as the NTSB investigates, but aviation experts said that snow and ice may have played a role, although officials noted that other planes were landing and taking off around the same time.

• The plane crash occurred on Sunday night at the Bangor International Airport.

What’s next

The NTSB is continuing its investigation into the cause of the crash.